Army, PDB in final

Bangladesh Army and Power Development Board (PDB) set up a final clash in the Independence Cup Volleyball Competition after winning their respective semifinal matches at the National Volleyball Stadium in Paltan yesterday.

Army beat Bangladesh Air Force in straight sets (25-15, 25-23, 26-24) in the first semifinal while PDB beat Bangladesh Navy in five sets (21-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 15-12) in the second semifinal.

The third-place deciding match will take place at 1:30pm while the final will be held at 3:30pm. Both matches will be held at the same venue.

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hossain is expected to be present at the final as the chief guest.